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Solve for x: 2(x+1)=16

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the answer is x = 7.
User Ligos
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Answer:

X=7

Explanation:

2(x+1)=16

Divide by 2 both sides

X+1=16/2

16 divide by 2 is 8

X+1=8

Subtract 1 from both sides

X=8-1

X=7

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